Team France confirmed for the 2026 MXoN

With just a few weeks to go before the start of the 2026 Motocross of Nations, the Fédération Française de Motocyclisme (FFM) is proud to unveil the team that will defend the colours of France. Words: FFM

The reigning MXGP World Champion and current second-place rider in the 2026 championship standings, Romain Febvre is a natural leader of the French line-up. The Kawasaki rider knows exactly what it takes to compete in the Motocross of Nations. In six appearances for Team France, he has already contributed to four victories, in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2023.

Tom Vialle made a highly anticipated return to the FIM Motocross World Championship this season after spending three years in the United States, where he claimed two consecutive 250SX East Supercross titles. Making his MXGP debut, the Honda HRC rider quickly made his mark. In Ernée, Vialle will also return to a venue filled with special memories: it was here that he helped Team France secure victory at the 2023 Motocross of Nations.

In MX2, Mathis Valin has been selected by the FFM for the second consecutive year. Continuing to make steady progress this season, the Kawasaki rider took another major step forward by claiming his maiden Grand Prix victory. After suffering an injury at the Portuguese round, he has since returned to training with a clear objective: to be back on the starting line at Ernée and fight for the top positions.

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